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ASSUMPTIONS

(noun)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Assumptions.

Assumptions - as a noun

A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

Example: "On the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
premisepremiss
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
positpostulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Celebration in the roman catholic church of the virgin mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the dormition in the eastern orthodox church

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assumption of maryaugust 15

A hypothesis that is taken for granted

Example: "Any society is built upon certain assumptions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supposalsupposition
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesispossibilitytheory
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the virgin mary when her earthly life had ended

The act of taking possession of or power over something

Example: "His assumption of office coincided with the trouble in cuba"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laying claim

Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

Example: "He despised them for their presumptuousness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effronterypresumptionpresumptuousness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
audaciousnessaudacity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of assuming or taking for granted

Example: "Your assumption that i would agree was unwarranted"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdeedhuman actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We shouldn't make assumptions about someone based on their appearance."
"His assumptions about my abilities were completely unfounded."
"The report was filled with unsupported assumptions and speculations."
"She challenged his assumptions and offered an alternative perspective."
"We need to question the assumptions underlying this theory."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSUMPTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assumptions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSUMPTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is ASSUMPTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assumptions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSUMPTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ASSUMPTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assumptions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSUMPTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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